Mahmud Sadis Buba, widely known as Al-ajabin Zazzau, has officially ended his campaign to represent Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The announcement was made in a withdrawal letter addressed to the Kaduna State chairman of the APC and shared on Buba's verified Facebook page on Saturday.
Decision Follows Reconciliation Meetings
The aspirant stepped aside following extensive reconciliation meetings with Kaduna State APC leaders, stakeholders, and his family. In the letter, Buba described the decision as difficult but necessary after consultations with party stakeholders and allies. He emphasized that party unity takes priority over individual ambitions.
Part of the letter read: 'Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am withdrawing from the race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, effective immediately. This was not an easy decision. But it was hastened by the reconciliation efforts initiated by stakeholders and leaders of our party. Consequently, after extensive consultations with my family, political associates, and stakeholders within our great party, I have decided that this decision is in the best interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC). I believe that uniting behind a single candidate is paramount to our victory in the general election and for the continued progress of our constituency and state.'
Buba Thanks Governor and Party Leaders
Buba thanked Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and leaders of the APC for allowing him to participate in the nomination process. He noted that the experience gave him valuable political exposure and expressed gratitude to supporters who stood by him throughout the campaign period.
Appeal for Unity
The former aspirant also pledged continued loyalty to the ruling party. He said his withdrawal should not be seen as surrender, but rather as a decision taken to protect the party's collective interest ahead of the election. He promised to support the party's consensus candidate and work for the APC's success during the polls. Buba further appealed to his supporters to stay united and avoid actions that could create division within the party. He advised party members and residents of the constituency to rally behind whoever eventually emerges as the APC flagbearer.
Age Controversy Background
Buba's political ambition had earlier attracted public attention after controversy surrounding his age surfaced during the APC nomination period. Some critics alleged that he was 16 years old and circulated the data page of a passport online to support the claim. The issue generated debate on social media and within political circles at the time.
In related news, Senator Shehu Sani has declared his ambition to contest for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections under the APC. Sani was a member of the Eighth Senate but lost his re-election in the 2019 elections after his rift with the then-governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai.
